part of part of has part has part characteristic of has modifier aldosterone Decreased circulating aldosterone concentration Aldosterone is a hormone that is produce by the adrenal cortex and that acts on the distal tubules and collecting ducts to favor retention of sodium excretion of potassium, and increased water retention, thereby tending to increase blood pressure. Aldosterone is sometimes called a mineralocorticoid because of its influence on sodium homeostasis. Abnormal circulating aldosterone concentration Hypolipidemia abnormal decreased amount blood